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Curlessmania
Приєднався 18 січ 2014
Welcome to that thing we like to call Curlessmania!! I really enjoy doing record reviews, rankings and album battles from my favorite artists. I usually invite guests to participate and we delve into Rock, Pop, Prog and even some Fusion! I am a musician and I also include my own music adventures on occasion. I really hope you enjoy my channel and please get in contact if you want to collaborate on a video!
Texas Guitar Slinger for the 1980's! Stevie Ray Vaughan
Peter Kerr joins me to discuss the guitar hero from Austin, TX. There had not been a true guitar hero on the scene in a while when Stevie Ray Vaughan appeared out of nowhere in the early 80's. First showing up on David Bowie's Let's Dance in 1983, he made headlines by quitting the tour and soon after unleashed Texas Flood, his debut with Double Trouble. Which is your favorite? Here is Peter's channel: ua-cam.com/users/rockdaydreamnation
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Great Band/ Wrong Time: Jellyfish!
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Special guest Eric Porter joins me to talk about a great power pop/rock band that never got the attention they deserved. Major label, great songs, great musicianship, great production. Was it just bad timing? They were launched in the middle of the grunge movement and they did not fit in with prevailing trends. Which of these are your favorite?
Best Def Leppard? High & Dry (1981) vs Pyromania (1983)
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Tim Durling joins me to dig in to the new wave of British heavy metal upstarts Def Leppard. They were rapidly on the rise in 1981 and made two amazing records in a row. Which is your favorite? Here is Tim's Channel: ua-cam.com/users/TimsVinylConfessions
Jethro Tull Classic Album Battle! Aqualung (1971) vs. Thick as a Brick (1972)
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Pat Kennedy joins me to take on two monsters from the Jethro Tull catalog. These two records propelled this band to new heights in the USA and many songs became FM rock staples. Which album do we choose? #vinylreview #vinylcommunity #albumreview #jethrotull Here is a link to Pat's channel: www.youtube.com/@CloseToTheEdge-Prog
Phil Collins: The Road to Face Value (1981)
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Nobody was expecting this....in 1981 Phil Collins released Face Value and the record zoomed to the top of the charts on the strength of mega single "In the Air Tonight". All the while recording and touring with his main band Genesis. What's the back story? How did this all come to be? I do my best to unpack the timeline. #vinylreview #vinylcommunity #philcollins #genesisalbum
You are the Producer! XTC Edition :Apple Venus and Wasp Star
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By viewer request!! Todd Evans returns to the channel to join the fun as we pretend to "be the producer". We take the challenge of taking the 2 final XTC records and combining them into one excellent album. What do you think of our records? What would be your choices? #vinylreview #vinylcommunity #albumreview Here is my cover of "I'm the Man who murdered love" open.spotify.com/track/5wIsMza7FUl...
Genesis: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. What does it all mean??!
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Happy to welcome Amy Fox as a special guest to help me dissect this landmark Prog masterpiece. Peter Gabriel's swan song with Genesis is a double album concept record about a Puerto Rican punk from New York. He was always determined to "toughen up" the Genesis sound and he wrote the story and lyrics for this one. The music is incredible and the lyrics are intriguing and mysterious. What exactly...
Coverdale Page Album Study- Best Jimmy Page since Led Zeppelin?
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Special guest Logan Collins joins me to dig into a record that is surprisingly strong. Jimmy Page plays with a lot of fire on this record, maybe his pairing with David Coverdale inspired him? Many people were underwhelmed with his 80's output but when this was released in 1993 he seemed to be back to his old self! What do you think of this record? #vinylreview #albumreview #vinylcommunity #rock...
Curlessmania Channel Recap 2024
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Happy New Year! Here is a recap of 2024 and some previews for 2025! As well as a big THANK YOU to all my special guests!! #vinylreview #albumreview #vinylcommunity #youtuber
Joe Perry Battle! Let the Music do the Talking (1980) vs. I've got the Rock n Rolls Again (1981)
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Special guest Grant Arthur joins me to discuss the solo adventures of Joe Perry! In 1979 Aerosmith was having issues and by all accounts the recording of Night in the Ruts was painful. Joe ended up leaving before that record was finished and formed the Joe Perry Project. Cranking out a record in 1980, it was surprisingly strong. What so you think of these first 2 records?? Here is a link to Gra...
YES Live Album Battle!! Yessongs (1973) vs. Yesshows (1980)
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Merry Christmas! 2024! Special guest Cody Brockway is a huge Yes fan and hence just the guy to help me dig in to these classic live records. Yessongs was released as a triple album in 1973, possibly at the height of their popularity. Yesshows documents a later era and was released in 1980 as the band was splintering apart. Which is your favorite? #vinylreview #albumreview #vinylcommunity #vinyl...
Rolling Stones Worst?! Nope. Emotional Rescue (1980) vs. Undercover (1983)
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Alan Rosenberg joins me for his debut on the channel to dive into these Stones "Dark Horse" records. These two albums always seem to end up on the bottom of most rankings and in our humble opinion they deserve better. Are these the best? Well.....no but as Alan says these are "great albums for Stones fans". We do our best to defend our stance and explain why in this episode. Settle in and relax...
Steely Dan Album Battle! Aja (1977) vs. Gaucho (1980)
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Scott Davis returns to the channel to discuss the last two records from these jazz rock pioneers. By 1977 Steely Dan consisted solely of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, directing an army of seasoned session musicians. They pursued their vision with passion and precision until it ultimately brought about the end of the band in 1980. Which of these two is your favorite? #vinylreview #musicalbum #...
Rolling Stones Solo Battle! She's the Boss (1985) vs. Talk is Cheap (1988)
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Peter Kerr from Rock Daydream Nation joins me to discuss the first two solo records from Mick and Keith. By 1985 things were getting chilly between the two principals of The Rolling Stones. By 1986-87 things really blew up. Which Stone rolled better alone? Here is Peter's channel: ua-cam.com/users/rockdaydreamnation. #vinylreview #rockband #vinylcommunity #albumreview #rollingstones #mickjagger...
The Who Album Battle! Face Dances (1981) vs. It's Hard (1982)
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Music journalist and author Martin Popoff joins me to dive into two "difficult" records from rock legends The Who. Keith Moon passed away in 1978 after the release of Who are You. The legendary rock band faced a crossroads. They could have called it a day but Pete decided to recruit old buddy from the Small Faces/Faces Kenney Jones.They toured and then went on to make Face Dances in 1981. Which...
David Bowie Album Battle!! Hunky Dory (1971) vs. Ziggy Stardust (1972)
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David Bowie Album Battle!! Hunky Dory (1971) vs. Ziggy Stardust (1972)
Genesis Live Album Battle!! Seconds Out (1977) vs. Three Sides Live (1982)
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Genesis Live Album Battle!! Seconds Out (1977) vs. Three Sides Live (1982)
UK Album Battle! UK (1978) vs, Danger Money (1979)
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UK Album Battle! UK (1978) vs, Danger Money (1979)
Frank Zappa Album Battle! Over-Nite Sensation (1973) vs. Apostrophe (1974)
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Frank Zappa Album Battle! Over-Nite Sensation (1973) vs. Apostrophe (1974)
Rush Album Battle! Grace Under Pressure (1984) vs. Power Windows (1985)
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Rush Album Battle! Grace Under Pressure (1984) vs. Power Windows (1985)
Album review: The Cars: Candy O (1979)
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Album review: The Cars: Candy O (1979)
Deep Purple Live Album Battle!! Made in Japan (1972) vs. Made in Europe (1976)
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Deep Purple Live Album Battle!! Made in Japan (1972) vs. Made in Europe (1976)
Rolling Stones Album Battle! It's Only Rock n' Roll (1974) vs. Black and Blue (1976)
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Rolling Stones Album Battle! It's Only Rock n' Roll (1974) vs. Black and Blue (1976)
Bruford Album Battle! Feels Good to Me (1978) vs. One of a Kind (1979)
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Bruford Album Battle! Feels Good to Me (1978) vs. One of a Kind (1979)
YES Album Battle! Yes (1969) vs. Time and a Word (1970)
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YES Album Battle! Yes (1969) vs. Time and a Word (1970)
Pink Floyd Battle! Atom Heart Mother (1970) vs. Meddle (1971)
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Pink Floyd Battle! Atom Heart Mother (1970) vs. Meddle (1971)
Incredible Debut Records: The Cars (1978)
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Incredible Debut Records: The Cars (1978)
ELP Album Battle! Emerson Lake and Powell (1986) vs. Black Moon (1992)
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ELP Album Battle! Emerson Lake and Powell (1986) vs. Black Moon (1992)
King Crimson- Battle of the 1980's records!
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King Crimson- Battle of the 1980's records!